Are You in a Rebound Relationship?

Bouncing back after a break-up is good, but bouncing back too soon and into someone else's arms isn't the best idea. After a break-up, you need time to heal and repair the emotional wounds. So, falling ‘in love’ again can do more harm than good. Here are a few signs that you’re on the rebound.

Constant comparisons

You keep comparing your new boyfriend to your ex. Whether it's how they dress or how they performed in the sack, you’re always comparing. Your new guy may let it slide the first few times. But if you keep on describing how your ex was, he's going to lose interest in dating someone who makes him feel second best.

Hanging on

If you still hold on to pictures, messages and letters from your ex, it's clear you haven't moved on. By not getting rid of this stuff, you’re not giving yourself the opportunity to move on because you keep reminding yourself of the past. Your house has turned into a mini shrine with his perfume, boxers and even condoms still there.

Jealous guy

If you’re only going out with your new guy to make your ex jealous then it's pretty clear you’re in a rebound relationship. And, if you accidentally bump into him into a club, you begin to use your new guy as a pole to turn your ex green with jealously.

Still interested

If you’re still interested in his whereabouts and what he’s up to, there's a good chance that you aren't over him. Do you wonder who he's sleeping with or who he might be dating? You've even had to stop yourself from calling him to ask if his new chick is better than you.

Time after time

If you've gotten into a new relationship barely a month after breaking up with your ex, it's probably a rebound. This may make you over-commit to your current boyfriend and move at a much faster pace than you would otherwise. This is just to try to recapture the intimacy you had with your ex.

Dealing with a break-up is hard and takes time to get over. But you have to make the effort and give yourself the time to heal before you get into something new.